{"id":2617,"date":"2018-05-23T19:54:39","date_gmt":"2018-05-23T19:54:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/?page_id=2617"},"modified":"2025-08-25T20:40:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T20:40:19","slug":"aluminum-bar-grating","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/products\/bar-grating\/aluminum-bar-grating\/","title":{"rendered":"Aluminum Bar Grating"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Aluminum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bar Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from bar grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bar grating<\/a> is an ideal choice when a lightweight, corrosion resistant material is desired. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/aluminum-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Aluminum Grating&lt;\/div&gt;This type of grating is ideal when a lightweight, corrosion resistant material is desired. Aluminum grating is durable, has a high strength-to-weight ratio, versatile, and can be fabricated and customized.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Aluminum grating<\/a> can be used for a variety of industrial applications, due to its versatile and durable properties. Direct Metals<sup>&reg;<\/sup> offers many options for aluminum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bar Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from bar grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bar grating<\/a>, such as: <a href=\"#swaged\">swaged rectangular bar<\/a>, <a href=\"#flush\">flush top<\/a>, <a href=\"#presslock\">press lock<\/a>, <a href=\"#riveted\">riveted<\/a>, <a href=\"#plank\">plank<\/a>, and <a href=\"#ibar\">I-bar<\/a> aluminum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bar Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from bar grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bar grating<\/a> products.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5306\" src=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Aluminum-Rectangular-Bar.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"192\" height=\"157\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Aluminum Grating Advantages:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Non-toxic<\/li>\n<li>Lightweight<\/li>\n<li>Resilient &amp; durable<\/li>\n<li>Corrosion resistant<\/li>\n<li>High strength-to-weight ratio<\/li>\n<li>Can be fabricated and customized<\/li>\n<li>Easily recycled &amp; versatile<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>One of the most common methods of manufacturing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/aluminum-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Aluminum Grating&lt;\/div&gt;This type of grating is ideal when a lightweight, corrosion resistant material is desired. Aluminum grating is durable, has a high strength-to-weight ratio, versatile, and can be fabricated and customized.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">aluminum grating<\/a> is through a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/swaging\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Swaging&lt;\/div&gt;A method of altering the cross-sectional shape of a metal bar gratingby pressure applied through dies.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">swaging<\/a> process. Swaged aluminum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bar Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from bar grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bar grating<\/a> is defined by the NAAMM Metal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bar Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from bar grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Bar Grating<\/a> Manual as &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Grating<\/a> in which the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/cross-bars\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Cross Bars&lt;\/div&gt;The connecting bars made from steel strip, slit sheet, rolled bars or rolled or extruded aluminum which extend across the bearing bars usually perpendicular to them. They may be bent into a corrugated or sinuous patter and where they intersect the bearing bars, are welded, forged or mechanically locked to them.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">cross bars<\/a> are mechanically locked to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bearing-bars\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bearing Bars&lt;\/div&gt;Load-carrying bars made from steel strip or slit sheet or from rolled or extruded aluminum and extending in the direction of the grating span.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bearing bars<\/a> at their intersections by deforming or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/swaging\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Swaging&lt;\/div&gt;A method of altering the cross-sectional shape of a metal bar gratingby pressure applied through dies.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">swaging<\/a> the metal.&rdquo; Direct Metals<sup>&reg;<\/sup> uses the most modern <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/swaging\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Swaging&lt;\/div&gt;A method of altering the cross-sectional shape of a metal bar gratingby pressure applied through dies.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">swaging<\/a> technology available to provide attached intersections. A mechanically attached joint will give your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/aluminum-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Aluminum Grating&lt;\/div&gt;This type of grating is ideal when a lightweight, corrosion resistant material is desired. Aluminum grating is durable, has a high strength-to-weight ratio, versatile, and can be fabricated and customized.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">aluminum grating<\/a> a long-lasting life under normal service conditions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Another common type of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/aluminum-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Aluminum Grating&lt;\/div&gt;This type of grating is ideal when a lightweight, corrosion resistant material is desired. Aluminum grating is durable, has a high strength-to-weight ratio, versatile, and can be fabricated and customized.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">aluminum grating<\/a> is press lock <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">grating<\/a>. This type of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/aluminum-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Aluminum Grating&lt;\/div&gt;This type of grating is ideal when a lightweight, corrosion resistant material is desired. Aluminum grating is durable, has a high strength-to-weight ratio, versatile, and can be fabricated and customized.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">aluminum grating<\/a> has bars that are assembled together mechanically. The bars of this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/aluminum-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Aluminum Grating&lt;\/div&gt;This type of grating is ideal when a lightweight, corrosion resistant material is desired. Aluminum grating is durable, has a high strength-to-weight ratio, versatile, and can be fabricated and customized.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">aluminum grating<\/a> are locked into place by a hydraulic pressing process.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Direct Metals<sup>&reg;<\/sup> offers many options for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/aluminum-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Aluminum Grating&lt;\/div&gt;This type of grating is ideal when a lightweight, corrosion resistant material is desired. Aluminum grating is durable, has a high strength-to-weight ratio, versatile, and can be fabricated and customized.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">aluminum grating<\/a>, such as swaged or press locked <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">grating<\/a>. Fabrication processes are available for these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/aluminum-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Aluminum Grating&lt;\/div&gt;This type of grating is ideal when a lightweight, corrosion resistant material is desired. Aluminum grating is durable, has a high strength-to-weight ratio, versatile, and can be fabricated and customized.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">aluminum grating<\/a> options. Some processing capabilities for metal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">grating<\/a> includes slitting, spot welding, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/shearing\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Shearing&lt;\/div&gt;Cutting expanded metal to size to produce various sizes and shapes.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">shearing<\/a>, cutouts, cutting, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/banding\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Banding&lt;\/div&gt;Material which is cut to length and mounted to the end of cut bearing bars to give a finished appearance and protect the bearing bars from twisting.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">banding<\/a>, notching, toe plates, and weldments.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for &quot;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bar Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from bar grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bar grating<\/a> near me&quot;?&nbsp; <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact Us Today<\/a> for fast, reliable service!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/gratingcatalog1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Metal Grating Catalog<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5306 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Aluminum-Rectangular-Bar.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"159\" height=\"130\"\/><br>\n<a name=\"swaged\"><\/a><strong>Aluminum Swaged Rectangular Bar Grating:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Pressure locked by permanently attaching <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/cross-bars\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Cross Bars&lt;\/div&gt;The connecting bars made from steel strip, slit sheet, rolled bars or rolled or extruded aluminum which extend across the bearing bars usually perpendicular to them. They may be bent into a corrugated or sinuous patter and where they intersect the bearing bars, are welded, forged or mechanically locked to them.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">cross bars<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bearing-bars\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bearing Bars&lt;\/div&gt;Load-carrying bars made from steel strip or slit sheet or from rolled or extruded aluminum and extending in the direction of the grating span.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bearing bars<\/a> through a pressure applied <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/swaging\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Swaging&lt;\/div&gt;A method of altering the cross-sectional shape of a metal bar gratingby pressure applied through dies.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">swaging<\/a> process<\/li>\n<li>Bearing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar\/\" data-tooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Bar<\/div>Metal grating products constructed with a series of load bearing bars that are attached together in a specified pattern by cross bars.\"  class=\"glossaryLink \">bar<\/a> sizes range from 1&quot; x 1\/8&quot; through 2-1\/2&quot; x 3\/16&quot; in 1\/4&quot; increments<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bearing-bar-spacing\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bearing Bar Spacing&lt;\/div&gt;Center to center bar spacing is the distance from the center of one bearing bar to the center of the next bearing bar.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Bearing bar spacing<\/a> of 1-3\/16&quot;, 15\/16&quot;, 11\/16&quot; and 7\/16&quot; c.c. with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/cross-bar-spacing\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Cross Bar Spacing&lt;\/div&gt;Center to center cross bar spacing is the distance from the center of one cross bar to the center of next cross bar.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">cross bar spacing<\/a> of 4&quot; or 2&quot;<\/li>\n<li>Press locked <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bar Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from bar grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bar grating<\/a> serrated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/surface\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Surface&lt;\/div&gt;Welded bar grating is available in smooth (standard surface), serrated (serrations are cut into the grating&rsquo;s bearing bar surfaces) or Grip Strut&trade; (grit is bonded to the grating surface).\" class=\"glossaryLink \">surface<\/a> can be provided when skid resistance is needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/aluminumrectangularbarloadtablecharts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Aluminum Rectangular Bar Load Table Charts<\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/19sg43partspecification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>19-SG-4, 3 Part Specification<\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/15sg43partspecification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>15-SG-4, 3 Part Specification<\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/11sg43partspecification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>11-SG-4, 3 Part Specification<\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/7sg43partspecification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>7-SG-4, 3 Part Specification<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3904 size-full alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Aluminum-I-Bar.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"123\"\/><br>\n<strong>Aluminum I-Bar Grating:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Pressure locked <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/aluminum-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Aluminum Grating&lt;\/div&gt;This type of grating is ideal when a lightweight, corrosion resistant material is desired. Aluminum grating is durable, has a high strength-to-weight ratio, versatile, and can be fabricated and customized.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">aluminum grating<\/a> which utilizes an &ldquo;I&rdquo; shaped bearing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar\/\" data-tooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Bar<\/div>Metal grating products constructed with a series of load bearing bars that are attached together in a specified pattern by cross bars.\"  class=\"glossaryLink \">bar<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Bearing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar\/\" data-tooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Bar<\/div>Metal grating products constructed with a series of load bearing bars that are attached together in a specified pattern by cross bars.\"  class=\"glossaryLink \">bar<\/a> sizes range from 1&quot; x 1\/4&quot; through 2-1\/2&quot; x 1\/4&quot; in 1\/4&quot; increments<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bearing-bar-spacing\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bearing Bar Spacing&lt;\/div&gt;Center to center bar spacing is the distance from the center of one bearing bar to the center of the next bearing bar.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Bearing bar spacing<\/a> of 1-3\/16&quot;, 15\/16&quot;, 11\/16&quot; and 7\/16&quot; c.c. with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/cross-bar-spacing\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Cross Bar Spacing&lt;\/div&gt;Center to center cross bar spacing is the distance from the center of one cross bar to the center of next cross bar.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">cross bar spacing<\/a> of 4&quot; or 2&quot;<\/li>\n<li>Design consideration of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/aluminum-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Aluminum Grating&lt;\/div&gt;This type of grating is ideal when a lightweight, corrosion resistant material is desired. Aluminum grating is durable, has a high strength-to-weight ratio, versatile, and can be fabricated and customized.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">aluminum grating<\/a> allows for the same <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/load\/\" data-tooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Load<\/div>The amount of weight measured in pounds per square foot that the grating will support. There are two types of load measurements; point and whole bar.\"  class=\"glossaryLink \">load<\/a> carrying capacity at less <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">grating<\/a> weight per square foot than rectangular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar\/\" data-tooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Bar<\/div>Metal grating products constructed with a series of load bearing bars that are attached together in a specified pattern by cross bars.\"  class=\"glossaryLink \">bar<\/a>, which results in cost savings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/aluminumibarloadtablecharts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Aluminum I-Bar Load Table Charts <\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/19sgi43partspecification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>19-SGI-4, 3 Part Specification<\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/15sgi43partspecification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>15-SGI-4, 3 Part Specification<\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/11sgi43partspecification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>11-SGI-4, 3 Part Specification<\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/7sgi43partspecification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>7-SGI-4, 3 Part Specification<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9680 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Aluminum-Bar-Grating-NEW.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"197\" height=\"119\"\/><br>\n<a name=\"presslock\"><\/a><strong>Aluminum Press Lock Bar Grating:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bar Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from bar grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Bar grating<\/a> made up of interlocking perpendicular bars<\/li>\n<li>Bearing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar\/\" data-tooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Bar<\/div>Metal grating products constructed with a series of load bearing bars that are attached together in a specified pattern by cross bars.\"  class=\"glossaryLink \">bar<\/a> sizes range from 1&quot; x 1\/8&quot; through 2-1\/2&quot; x 3\/16&quot; in 1\/4&quot; increments<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bearing-bar-spacing\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bearing Bar Spacing&lt;\/div&gt;Center to center bar spacing is the distance from the center of one bearing bar to the center of the next bearing bar.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Bearing bar spacing<\/a> of 1-3\/16&quot;, 15\/16&quot;, 11\/16&quot; and 7\/16&quot; c.c. with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/cross-bar-spacing\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Cross Bar Spacing&lt;\/div&gt;Center to center cross bar spacing is the distance from the center of one cross bar to the center of next cross bar.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">cross bar spacing<\/a> of 4&quot; or 2&quot;<\/li>\n<li>Hydraulic pressure is used to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bond\/\" data-tooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Bond<\/div>The intersection of two strands in an expanded metal sheet.\"  class=\"glossaryLink \">bond<\/a> the slotted bars together, locking the deep cross <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar\/\" data-tooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Bar<\/div>Metal grating products constructed with a series of load bearing bars that are attached together in a specified pattern by cross bars.\"  class=\"glossaryLink \">bar<\/a> into the notched bearing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar\/\" data-tooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Bar<\/div>Metal grating products constructed with a series of load bearing bars that are attached together in a specified pattern by cross bars.\"  class=\"glossaryLink \">bar<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Smooth, clean look due to a flush top rectangular cross <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar\/\" data-tooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Bar<\/div>Metal grating products constructed with a series of load bearing bars that are attached together in a specified pattern by cross bars.\"  class=\"glossaryLink \">bar<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Offers strong lateral stability, especially as metal floor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">grating<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Used in architectural design because of clean look and tight spacing<\/li>\n<li>1\/4&quot; and 1\/2&quot; openings conform to the &ldquo;Americans with Disabilities Act&rdquo; (July, 1991)<\/li>\n<li>Slip resistant surfaces for floor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">grating<\/a> available upon request<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/aluminumpresslockloadtablecharts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Aluminum Press Lock Load Table Charts <\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/19dt43partspecification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>19-DT-4, 3 Part Specification<\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/15dt43partspecification1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>15-DT-4, 3 Part Specification<\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/11dt43partspecification1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>11-DT-4, 3 Part Specification<\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/7dt43partspecification1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>7-DT-4, 3 Part Specification<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9680 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Aluminum-Bar-Grating-NEW.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"196\" height=\"119\"\/><br>\n<a name=\"flush\"><\/a><strong>Aluminum Flush Top Bar Grating:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Pressure locked by permanently attaching <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/cross-bars\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Cross Bars&lt;\/div&gt;The connecting bars made from steel strip, slit sheet, rolled bars or rolled or extruded aluminum which extend across the bearing bars usually perpendicular to them. They may be bent into a corrugated or sinuous patter and where they intersect the bearing bars, are welded, forged or mechanically locked to them.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">cross bars<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bearing-bars\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bearing Bars&lt;\/div&gt;Load-carrying bars made from steel strip or slit sheet or from rolled or extruded aluminum and extending in the direction of the grating span.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bearing bars<\/a> through a pressure applied <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/swaging\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Swaging&lt;\/div&gt;A method of altering the cross-sectional shape of a metal bar gratingby pressure applied through dies.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">swaging<\/a> process<\/li>\n<li>Bearing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar\/\" data-tooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Bar<\/div>Metal grating products constructed with a series of load bearing bars that are attached together in a specified pattern by cross bars.\"  class=\"glossaryLink \">bar<\/a> sizes range from 1&quot; x 1\/8&quot; through 2-1\/2&quot; x 3\/16&quot; in 1\/4&quot; increments<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bearing-bar-spacing\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bearing Bar Spacing&lt;\/div&gt;Center to center bar spacing is the distance from the center of one bearing bar to the center of the next bearing bar.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Bearing bar spacing<\/a> of 1-3\/16&quot;, 15\/16&quot;, 11\/16&quot; and 7\/16&quot; c.c. with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/cross-bar-spacing\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Cross Bar Spacing&lt;\/div&gt;Center to center cross bar spacing is the distance from the center of one cross bar to the center of next cross bar.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">cross bar spacing<\/a> of 4&quot; or 2&quot;<\/li>\n<li>Press locked <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bar Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from bar grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bar grating<\/a> serrated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/surface\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Surface&lt;\/div&gt;Welded bar grating is available in smooth (standard surface), serrated (serrations are cut into the grating&rsquo;s bearing bar surfaces) or Grip Strut&trade; (grit is bonded to the grating surface).\" class=\"glossaryLink \">surface<\/a> can be provided on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/aluminum-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Aluminum Grating&lt;\/div&gt;This type of grating is ideal when a lightweight, corrosion resistant material is desired. Aluminum grating is durable, has a high strength-to-weight ratio, versatile, and can be fabricated and customized.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">aluminum grating<\/a> when skid resistance is needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/aluminumflushtoploadtablecharts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Aluminum Flush Top Load Table Charts<\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/19sgf43partspecification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>19-SGF-4, 3 Part Specification<\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/15sgf43partspecification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>15-SGF-4, 3 Part Specification<\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/11sgf43partspecification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>11-SGF-4, 3 Part Specification<\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/7sgf43partspecification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>7-SGF-4, 3 Part Specification<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3889 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Aluminum-Plank.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"123\"\/><br>\n<a name=\"plank\"><\/a><strong>Aluminum Plank Bar Grating:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Type of extruded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/aluminum-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Aluminum Grating&lt;\/div&gt;This type of grating is ideal when a lightweight, corrosion resistant material is desired. Aluminum grating is durable, has a high strength-to-weight ratio, versatile, and can be fabricated and customized.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">aluminum grating<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Available in 6&quot; wide sections, either plain sided or interlocking<\/li>\n<li>Can be provided in sections up to 26'0&quot; in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/length\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Length&lt;\/div&gt;The dimension of a grating panel measured parallel to the bearing bars.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">length<\/a>, or fabricated per plans and specs<\/li>\n<li>Available unpunched as an economical and structurally superior substitute for aluminum checkerplate, or with a variety of punches\/patterns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Aluminum Plank Bar Grating Options<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3891\" src=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Aluminum-Plank-Options-1024x255.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Aluminum-Plank-Options-1024x255.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Aluminum-Plank-Options-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Aluminum-Plank-Options-768x191.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Aluminum-Plank-Options.jpg 1884w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/aluminumplanktoptablecharts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Aluminum Plank Top Table Charts <\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/rectangularpunchedplank3partspecification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Rectangular Punched Plank, 3 Part Specification<\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/squarepunchedplank3partspecification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Square Punched Plank, 3 Part Specification<\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/unpunchedplank3partspecification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Unpunched Plank, 3 Part Specification<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3938 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Aluminum-Lite-I-Bar.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"123\"\/><br>\n<a name=\"ibar\"><\/a><strong>Aluminum Lite I-Bar Grating:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Aluminum Lite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/i-bar\/\" data-tooltip='&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;I-Bar&lt;\/div&gt;An extruded aluminum grating bearing bar having a cross sectional shape resembling the letter \"I\".' class=\"glossaryLink \">I-Bar<\/a> is a metal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bar Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from bar grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bar grating<\/a> that has an advantageous strength-to-weight ratio. Aluminum Lite I-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bar Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from bar grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Bar Grating<\/a> reduces freight costs and is an economical solution for several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/aluminum-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Aluminum Grating&lt;\/div&gt;This type of grating is ideal when a lightweight, corrosion resistant material is desired. Aluminum grating is durable, has a high strength-to-weight ratio, versatile, and can be fabricated and customized.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">aluminum grating<\/a> applications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Metal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">grating<\/a> walkways<\/li>\n<li>Metal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">grating<\/a> vents<\/li>\n<li>Metal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">grating<\/a> air grilles<\/li>\n<li>Metal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">grating<\/a> sun screens<\/li>\n<li>Metal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">grating<\/a> security screens<\/li>\n<li>Metal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">grating<\/a> ceiling tiles<\/li>\n<li>Metal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">grating<\/a> flooring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Bearing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar\/\" data-tooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Bar<\/div>Metal grating products constructed with a series of load bearing bars that are attached together in a specified pattern by cross bars.\"  class=\"glossaryLink \">bar<\/a> sizes for this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/aluminum-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Aluminum Grating&lt;\/div&gt;This type of grating is ideal when a lightweight, corrosion resistant material is desired. Aluminum grating is durable, has a high strength-to-weight ratio, versatile, and can be fabricated and customized.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">aluminum grating<\/a> range from 1&quot; x 3\/16&quot; through 2-1\/2&quot; x 3\/16&quot; in 1\/4&quot; increments and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bearing-bar-spacing\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bearing Bar Spacing&lt;\/div&gt;Center to center bar spacing is the distance from the center of one bearing bar to the center of the next bearing bar.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bearing bar spacing<\/a> of 1-3\/16&quot;, 15\/16&quot;, 11\/16&quot; and 7\/16&quot; c.c. with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/cross-bar-spacing\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Cross Bar Spacing&lt;\/div&gt;Center to center cross bar spacing is the distance from the center of one cross bar to the center of next cross bar.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">cross bar spacing<\/a> of 4&quot; or 2&quot;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/aluminumliteibarloadtablecharts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Aluminum Lite I-Bar Load Table Charts <\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/19sgli43partspecification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>19-SGLi-4, 3 Part Specification<\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/15sgli43partspecification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>15-SGLi-4, 3 Part Specification<\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/11sgli43partspecification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>11-SGLi-4, 3 Part Specification<\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/7sgli43partspecification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>7-SGLi-4, 3 Part Specification<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3916 size-full alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Aluminum-Riveted.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"123\"\/><br>\n<a name=\"riveted\"><\/a><strong>Aluminum Riveted Bar Grating:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/aluminum-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Aluminum Grating&lt;\/div&gt;This type of grating is ideal when a lightweight, corrosion resistant material is desired. Aluminum grating is durable, has a high strength-to-weight ratio, versatile, and can be fabricated and customized.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Aluminum grating<\/a> that combines straight <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bearing-bars\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bearing Bars&lt;\/div&gt;Load-carrying bars made from steel strip or slit sheet or from rolled or extruded aluminum and extending in the direction of the grating span.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bearing bars<\/a> and bent connecting bars <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/riveted\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Riveted&lt;\/div&gt;A type of bar grating made through a riveted process that uses no heat for forming or assembling. Bearing bars are connected by reticuline bars.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">riveted<\/a> together at their contact points<\/li>\n<li>Oldest style of industrial metal floor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">grating<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Reliable and durable<\/li>\n<li>All popular sizes and spacings are offered for this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/aluminum-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Aluminum Grating&lt;\/div&gt;This type of grating is ideal when a lightweight, corrosion resistant material is desired. Aluminum grating is durable, has a high strength-to-weight ratio, versatile, and can be fabricated and customized.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">aluminum grating<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/aluminumrivetedloadtablecharts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Aluminum Riveted Load Table Charts <\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/18ar73partspecification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>18-AR-7, 3 Part Specification<\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/18ar3123partspecification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>18-AR-3-1\/2, 3 Part Specification<\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/12ar73partspecification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>12-AR-7, 3 Part Specification<\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/12ar3123partspecification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>12-AR-3-1\/2, 3 Part Specification<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Aluminum bar grating is an ideal choice when a lightweight, corrosion resistant material is desired. 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